MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LU03 BJZMOT history
LU03 BJZ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 87,828 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,047 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU03 BJZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU03 BJZ was last recorded at 87,828 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 84,532 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,296 miles
- Average per year
- 4,047 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,828 miles
- 2024 – 84,532 miles
- 2023 – 79,887 miles
- 2022 – 75,707 miles
- 2021 – 70,846 miles
- 2020 – 67,996 miles
- 2019 – 66,163 miles
- 2018 – 63,290 miles
- 2017 – 59,785 miles
- 2016 – 50,449 miles
- 2015 – 41,820 miles
- 2014 – 39,247 miles
- 2013 – 36,018 miles
- 2012 – 31,259 miles
- 2011 – 27,702 miles
- 2010 – 24,545 miles
- 2009 – 20,423 miles
- 2008 – 16,045 miles
- 2007 – 12,166 miles
- 2006 – 8,850 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,828 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
General condition of underbody components corrosive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,828 miles (+3,296)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 87,828 miles
- Test number
- 532264855361
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,532 miles (+72)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 84,532 miles
- Test number
- 145248827399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,460 miles (+4,573)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,460 miles
- Test number
- 502148130716
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,887 miles
- Test number
- 223074518163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,887 miles (+4,180)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,887 miles
- Test number
- 219888471558
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass75,707 miles (+4,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 75,707 miles
- Test number
- 169453270465
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass70,846 miles (+2,850)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 70,846 miles
- Test number
- 579583343447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,996 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 67,996 miles
- Test number
- 701303240758
- AdvisoryGeneral condition of underbody components corrosive
- AdvisoryOil leaks from engine area
Fail67,995 miles (+1,832)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,995 miles
- Test number
- 142900557649
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral condition of underbody components corrosive
- AdvisoryOil leaks from engine area
Pass66,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,163 miles
- Test number
- 232999465384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,163 miles (+2,873)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,163 miles
- Test number
- 577342054771
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,290 miles (+3,505)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 63,290 miles
- Test number
- 543267943661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 59,785 miles
- Test number
- 842324974883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,785 miles (+9,336)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,785 miles
- Test number
- 682240579702
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh. box. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% front axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 50,449 miles
- Test number
- 932506219584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,449 miles (+8,629)2 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,449 miles
- Test number
- 929255292753
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass41,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 41,820 miles
- Test number
- 587833135173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,820 miles (+2,573)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,820 miles
- Test number
- 726583335121
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass39,247 miles (+3,229)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 39,247 miles
- Test number
- 929972124195
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass36,018 miles (+357)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,018 miles
- Test number
- 567671523163
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
Fail35,661 miles (+4,402)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,661 miles
- Test number
- 959009673099
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass31,259 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 31,259 miles
- Test number
- 156216812196
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail31,259 miles (+3,557)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,259 miles
- Test number
- 377814412157
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass27,702 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,702 miles
- Test number
- 278303731190
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail27,702 miles (+3,157)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,702 miles
- Test number
- 939543031179
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass24,545 miles (+4,122)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 24,545 miles
- Test number
- 530524900183
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass20,423 miles (+4,378)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 20,423 miles
- Test number
- 464647609138
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass16,045 miles (+3,879)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 16,045 miles
- Test number
- 823169728141
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass12,166 miles (+3,316)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2008
- Odometer
- 12,166 miles
- Test number
- 354581627173
- NoteBoth front tyres 3mm
Pass8,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2007
- Odometer
- 8,850 miles
- Test number
- 113652526193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,850 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,850 miles
- Test number
- 473882026116
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about LU03 BJZ
- Does LU03 BJZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 BJZ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LU03 BJZ?
- The MOT on LU03 BJZ is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU03 BJZ done?
- LU03 BJZ was recorded at 87,828 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
- Has LU03 BJZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU03 BJZ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LU03 BJZ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LU03 BJZ find?
- LU03 BJZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% percent worn; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.
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